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Ward and Smith Sponsors the NCBA's Minority Corporate Counsel Summit

Ward and Smith is excited to support the upcoming Minority Corporate Counsel Summit, organized by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). Scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the North Carolina Bar Center in C…

Data Privacy Insights Part 2: The Most Common Types of Data Breaches Businesses Face

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP

As part of Data Privacy Awareness Week, Ward and Smith is spotlighting the most common types of data breaches that businesses encounter. In Part 1, we explored the industries most vulnerable to cyberattacks, highlighting …

Ward and Smith's Will Oden Inducted into the Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Employment Law

Ward and Smith employment law attorney Will Oden has been honored with induction into Business North Carolina's Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Employment Law. This accolade is reserved for top vote-getters in each category,…

Chris Edwards Named Co-Chair of Ward and Smith's Appellate Practice

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Chris Edwards has been named Co-Leader of the firm’s Appellate Practice, joining with current leader Alex Dale to direct the practice group. Together, Edwards and Dale, both …

Business and Beyond: Join Ward and Smith at the Wilmington Chamber's Annual Celebration

Mark your calendars for the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's most anticipated event of the year—the 158th Annual Meeting. Join us on Thursday, February 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Cen…

Data Privacy Insights Part 1: North Carolina Ranks High in Cybercrime Complaints

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP

With Data Privacy Awareness Week underway, there's a renewed focus on the importance of securing data. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report sheds light on the growing threat of cybercrime, both nationall…